Donation Essentials Blog

September 30, 2026

Colorado’s Organ Donation Story: Told by the People Living It

Colorado consistently ranks among the top states in the nation for organ, eye and tissue donation registration, with roughly 69% of Coloradans registered as donors. That achievement, and the people behind it, is the focus of a feature story in 5280 Magazine’s August/September 2026 issue, which highlights Donor Alliance staff, volunteers, and the donors and […]

July 29, 2019

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Morris

We’re so proud to work with each and every one of our staff members here at Donor Alliance. In our Staff Spotlight, we like to take a minute to let you learn more about who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. Jessica Morris, an Accountant at Donor Alliance, reviews donor cases after […]

July 24, 2019

Thousands Celebrate Life at the 20th Annual Donor Dash 2019

On Sunday, July 21st in Denver’s Washington Park, thousands gathered to celebrate life at the 20th Annual Donor Dash 2019! This year, the event attracted 5,594 participants that all came together to also recognize 20 years of dashing for a cause. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye […]

July 23, 2019

Jennifer Prinz Recognized with Denver Business Journal Awards for Business Excellence

Donor Alliance, COO, Jennifer Prinz is being recognized by The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) for her outstanding leadership both in donation and transplantation and in the Denver business community.

July 22, 2019

ECHO Donate Life: Compartiendo la Importancia de la Donación de Órganos y Tejidos con las Comunidades Multiculturales

Sobre ECHO Donate Life ECHO Donate Life (14-27 de julio) es una celebración anual centrada en compartir la importancia de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos con comunidades multiculturales para alentarlos a salvar y sanar vidas al registrarse como donantes de órganos, ojos y tejidos. Creado por la Asociación para Asuntos Multiculturales en Transplantes […]

July 22, 2019

ECHO Donate Life: Sharing the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation with Multicultural Communities

About ECHO Donate Life ECHO Donate Life (July 14-27) is an annual observance focused on sharing the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation with multicultural communities to encourage them to save and heal lives by signing up to be organ, eyes and tissue donors. Created by the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) […]

July 11, 2019

Are you ready for the 20th Annual Donor Dash?

This year, the Donor Dash is celebrating 20 years of dashing for a cause and bringing awareness to organ, eye and tissue donation! Thousands will join us on Sunday, July 21st at Denver’s Wash Park to honor organ and tissue donors, celebrate transplant recipients and recognize those still waiting for a lifesaving transplant. This year […]

July 9, 2019

AOPO Recognizes Sue Dunn for Leadership and Innovative Practices in Donation and Transplantation

At the 2019 Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) conference, our own CEO and president, Sue Dunn, was recognized for her leadership efforts in donation and transplantation with the 2019 Sallop AOPO Excellence in Leadership Award.

June 12, 2019

Life After Transplant – Scott’s Story

Preventing rejection, restored health, lifestyle changes, medications, new lease on life – all are part of life after transplant. It’s important to note, however, that everyone’s transplant journey looks a bit different, it’s completely unique to them. Transplant Terminology: Let’s start by breaking down some common phrases and definitions associated with transplant. Preventing Rejection: A […]